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The Foreign Ministry is proud to announce the appointment of the Jamaican Permanent representative to the UN, Ambassador Courtenay Rattray, as Chair of the UN Intergovernmental Negotiations on Security Council Reform.

Important Appointment for Jamaican Permanent Rep. to UN

Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the United Nations (UN) Ambassador Courtenay Rattray, has been appointed as Chair of the UN Intergovernmental Negotiations on Security Council reform. His appointment was announced on Monday, November 10, by H.E. Sam Kutesa, President of...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson.

Minister Nichoslon Heads Japan Ministerial Delegation

Logistics Coordinator for the Government’s National Health Emergency Response to the Chikungunya Virus (Chik V), the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) Colonel Daniel Pryce (right), and other members of the JDF observe as their colleague cleans a drain in Washington Mews, Naggo Head, in Portmore, St. Catherine, during Saturday’s (November 8) vector control and clean-up activities in community. Saturday’s activities also involved representatives from the Ministries of Health, and Local Government and Community Development; Portmore Municipal Council; Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM); National Works Agency (NWA); National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA); and Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). (FILE)

Chik-V Clean-Up Moves to Portmore

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (right), in discussion with (from left): Senior Superintendent of Police, Clifford Chambers; British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency David Fitton, and Representative of the Organization of American States (OAS), Jeanelle van Glaanenweygel. Occasion was the start of a three-day workshop on Cyber Incident Investigation and Analysis, held on November 10, at the National Intelligence Bureau, in downtown Kingston.

More Measures to Protect Country from Cyber Crimes

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), addresses the Information Security Management Systems (SMS ISO) 27001 training seminar on Monday, November 10, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. Listening is Manager, National Certification Body of Jamaica, Jacqueline Scott-Brown.

Government to Sign eBooks Contracts Wednesday

11 years ago Transport

NWA Embarks on a Multi-million Dollar Hot Mix Patching Programme in the South Eastern Region

The National Works Agency (NWA) will be undertaking Hot Mix patching along twenty six (26) corridors in Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine and St. Thomas. Patching began on Wednesday, November 05, 2014 and is expected to be completed within six weeks. In Kingston, 21 corridors are being addressed. Approximately 2,415 square metres of patching is being undertaken. The roads being...

11 years ago Local GovernmentSenate

Senate Passes Legislation to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness and Response

The Disaster Risk Management Act, which seeks to strengthen the country’s national disaster preparedness, emergency management and response processes and mechanisms, was passed in the Senate on Friday, November 7. The Bill repeals and replaces the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management Act of 1993. Minister of Justice, Senator Mark Golding, noted that local disaster managers have been finding it difficult...

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Health and Tourism Ministries Partner on Chik-V Sensitization

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Fenton Ferguson, says his Ministry is partnering with the Ministry of Tourism on the ongoing sensitization of residents in resort areas on the Chikungunya Virus (Chik-V). He told JIS News that the sensitization drive, which is well underway, is being supported by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), which has contributed $100 million to the Government’s...

11 years ago Environment

NEPA Monitoring Impact of Odour from Yallahs Ponds

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is monitoring the extent, reach and impact of the offensive odour, which blanketed sections of the Corporate Area on Thursday, November 6. Minister of Water, Land, Environment, and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, made the disclosure at a public lecture and exhibition at the National Housing Trust (NHT) in New Kingston on Friday,...

11 years ago Technology

Government Exploring Possible Expansion of Tablets in Schools Pilot Project

The Government is exploring the possibility of expanding the $1.4 billion Tablets in School (TIS) pilot programme, based on the positive impact it has had at institutions benefiting, thus far. This was disclosed by Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, who has pointed to “renewed” interest in attending school and learning being displayed by students at participating...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), presents student of the Holy Trinity High School in Kingston, Alrick Livinston (left), with his personal tablet computer, during a distribution ceremony at the school’s George Headley Drive location, November 10. Looking on (from second left) are: Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites; and Alrick’s mother, Wilma Livingston. Alrick is among the just over 1,400 students enrolled at the school to receive devices under the Government’s $1.4 billion Tablets in Schools pilot programme.

11 years ago Technology

Students of Holy Trinity High School Receive Tablet Computers

Just over 1,400 tablet computers are to be distributed to students of the Holy Trinity High school in Kingston under the government’s $1.4 billion Tablets In Schools pilot programme. To be undertaken over the next three days, the exercise will see all students enrolled at the school receiving their own personal devices. Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM),...

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, addresses a public lecture and exhibition held in observance of World Town Planning Day, at the National Housing Trust (NHT) in New Kingston on Friday, November 7.

11 years ago Environment

Builders Urged to Meet Needs of Society

Critical stakeholders involved in building and development are being urged to provide for the needs of all members of society when designing and implementing projects. These include private developers, planners, architects, engineers, among others. Minister of Water, Land Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, made the call while addressing a public lecture and exhibition held in observance of World...